Effie May (Hammond) Sheppard Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Effie May (Hammond) Sheppard (St John's, Newfoundland), born in Bell Island, Newfoundland, who passed away on May 18, 2026, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Effie May (Hammond) Sheppard to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband David Sheppard; her parents, Fred Hammond and Matilda Hammond; her brother Robert Hammond; and her granddaughter Michelle Short.
She is survived by: her children, Sharon (Bill), Debbie (Mike), Lori (Leslie), Keith (Lauren) and Brian (Kimberley); her grandchildren, Jennifer, Amanda, Emily, Heather, Sarah, Elsie, Julie, Ryan, Bradley, Tim, Robert and Eric; her great grandchildren, Abby, Alex, Asher, Emma, Ruby and Lenny; and her siblings, Emmie (Eddie) and Walter (Patricia).
Visitation was held on Wednesday, May 20th 2026 from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, on Thursday, May 21st 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on Friday, May 22nd 2026 at 11:00 AM. A funeral service was held on Thursday, May 21st 2026 at 11:00 AM at the 21st St. Mark's Anglican Church (203 Logy Bay Rd, St. John's, NL A1A3T7).
In lieu of flowers, donations in Effie's memory can be made to the Janeway Children's Hospital.
